Wellbeing
The Wellbeing Hub provides support for students, advocating for them, encouraging
and promoting positive social, emotional and educational outcomes.
We work in close collaboration with families and staff, as well as liaising with
external community support organisations.
WHAT WE DO IN WELLBEING
BREAKFAST CLUB
Served daily in the Wellbeing space from 8.00am every morning and offered to all students
WELLBEING LUNCH
Available to all students, lunch items are served each day from our purpose-built
servery window outside the Wellbeing space between 1.25 - 1.50pm
ELVIS - SCHOOL THERAPY DOG
Elvis is a Keldoodle (Kelpie X Poodle) and one of the school therapy dogs here at BSC.
His calm, gentle manner helps to reduce anxiety and stress in students,
as well as enhancing social-emotional skills.
He NEVER refuses a pat so swing by Wellbeing to say hello!
ONE-ON-ONE COUNSELLING
Facilitated through a Hub referral process
DOCTORS APPOINTMENTS
In partnership with Gippsland Lakes Complete Health, the College runs the Doctors in Secondary Schools (DiSS) Program. Once a week, we have a qualified doctor and nurse onsite conducting appointments in a dedicated clinic. This service is available to all students at no charge and parents/carers are able to also attend appointments.
SCHOOL NURSE
Working in close collaboration with the Wellbeing team, School Nurse, Sophie Brown attends the College two days a week. Sophie’s role is imperative in helping to promote health and raise awareness of the importance of healthy lifestyle choices for all students. She is available to speak with students one-on-one or in a group setting.
AOD (Alcohol & Other Drug) SUPPORT
AOD Youth Outreach run through Gippsland Lakes Complete Health supports young people between the ages of 12-25, and here at the College, we have an AOD worker onsite fortnightly to provide support for alcohol and/or drug use – including vaping. Supports offered include counselling, assistance with withdrawal/reduction of alcohol/other drug use; support if you become involved in the legal system because of alcohol/drug use; information, education and other resources.
SEASONS FOR GROWTH PROGRAM
Seasons for Growth is a small group education program that supports young people to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to understand and respond well to experiences of change, loss and grief.
FOR ANY MORE INFORMATION REGARDING ANY OF OUR SERVICES PLEASE CONTACT THE WELLBEING TEAM via wellbeing@bairnsdalesc.vic.edu.au
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